In our Helsinki to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model S 2023 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 10 minutes, completing the 396km route in 7h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 9,060 less, the Tesla Model S 2023 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 10 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023 needs only 0 charging stops compared to 1 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model S 2023
- Total time: 7h 2min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 0
- Charging time: 0min
- Energy: ~74 kWh
- Distance: 396km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
7h 12min |
7h 2min |
| Charging time: |
10min |
0min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
0 |
| Energy used |
~71 kWh |
~71 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 44% → 70%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
- Charging stop details available in interactive view below
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model S 2023 Won
The Tesla Model S 2023 achieved a 10-minute advantage over Audi e-tron GT on this 396km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 0 stops vs 1 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 0min vs 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~74 kWh vs ~89 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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